Eva Amsen uncovered some important information for the international travelers into the USA: International travel info - Science Online '09:
For those of you who are traveling to the Science Online '09 conference from Europe, Australia, NZ, South Korea, Singapore, or on a passport from one of those parts of the world, this is of importance:As of January 12 2009, travelers using the Visa Waiver Program to enter the US (that is when you don't need to apply for a visa but you get one of those green forms to fill out at the border) will need to register online before their trip.
I had a look at the registration website and you need a ticket before you register. It says it takes 72 hours to process, but since the week of the conference is the first week that the system is mandatory, I would play it safe and get it done earlier. The questions are the exact same ones as normally appear on the green form so it will only take a minute or so to fill out.
Again, this only concerns you if your passport is from one of these countries.
Please check before you fly in, please.
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Thanks for this. Just done the form and it gave approval straight away. Not too much hassle really.
Posted by: Propter Doc | November 20, 2008 3:27 PM
Thanks for reposting, Bora!
I finally bought my ticket yesterday, and registered. Also immediately approved.
Posted by: Eva | November 21, 2008 3:11 PM